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Luddi is a traditional folk dance of Punjab. [1] [2] [3] [4] It is performed in cirles by both men and women while clicking their fingers and clapping hands, jumps and half-turns. [5] Luddi is performed on weddings and sports to celebrate victory, it is performed by all ages of men and women. [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] Luddi is popular in both eastern ( India) and western ( Pakistan) Punjab. Luddi can be performed in pairs or in groups on tunes of dhol and shenayi. [11] 'Luddi hay jamalo' was a famous song sung by Noor Jehan in 1980s and often sung at weddings by women. [12] [13]